Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
Guest Opinion | One More Caucus Thought
-- from David Turnoy -- If you have been following the discussion about the caucus on Orcas Issues, you will know that the majority of those making comments favor moving to counting the Democratic primary instead of relying on the caucus to choose delegates for the Democratic Party nomination for president.
Healing Arts Seeks Donations for Spirit of Service
-- from Christopher Evans, Healing Arts Center President -- In 2014, the Healing Arts Center launched an exciting pilot program called Spirit of Service (SOS). Thanks to a generous start-up grant by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, SOS makes available quality holistic healthcare to a demographic currently underserved due to their
Flotsam & Jetsam: Islands to Be Connected by Bridges
With this article, we are starting a semi-regular humor column, written by Orcas High School teacher Maurice Austin from recent events of local interest. Thanks for your humorously imaginative columns, Maurice! What's next? -- by Maurice Austin -- Map from County Public Works depicting inter-island bridge system through the
EDC Offers FREE Workshop on Pricing Products, Services
Tuesday, April 5, 1-3 p.m., Orcas Island Library Advance registration required. -- from Victoria Compton -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop on pricing of products & services for small business owners and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, April 5 from 1-3pm. Advance registration is
Inslee on Passage of Supplemental Operating Budget
-- from Jaime Smith -- Legislators today concluded their most important order of business — passing a supplemental budget that keeps our books balanced and our state agencies fully open for business to serve the people of Washington. I appreciate the work of Senate and House budget negotiators to reach
Ranker: Budget Makes Some Strides Forward, But Not Enough
-- from Rick Manugian -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued this statement today upon the Legislature’s passage of the 2016 Operating Budget. “You never get everything you want with a budget, but that’s the nature of compromise. While I’m disappointed we didn’t make bigger strides, particularly when it comes
Madden Surbaugh’s Successful School Lunch
Chef Zach and Chef Madden serve lunch to high school student Pasha Bullock -- from Ashley Randall -- The public school cafeteria was buzzing with the voices of 363 students and adults enjoying a savory lunch on Wednesday, March 16, when Celebrity Chef Madden Surbaugh of the Orcas
Letter to Editor: Join in the Auction to Help Purchase Mount Baker Farm
LAST TWO DAYS! -- by Marian O'Brien, Executive Director, The Concerto Project -- Dear Orcas Friends, Please join me in thanking the contributors to The Concerto Project's Orcas Theme Auction. These generous and kind supporters recognized an opportunity to help launch the program at Mount Baker Farm with their sought
Inslee Prohibits Non-essential State-funded Travel to North Carolina
-- from Jaime Smith -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a memo to state agencies prohibiting non-essential state-funded travel to North Carolina in light of that state’s legislation allowing discrimination against transgender men and women. “Our nation is rightfully moving toward increased acceptance and celebration of diversity. The discriminatory policies
Shakespeare: First Night
Black & White Night Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Lance Evans -- Tonight is Night #1 of the Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival… Tickets at the Chamber & at the door! Give us a call at 376-2273 with questions. The essence, the marrow, the pith of Shakespeare
Early Music Festival to Feature Flute, Keyboard
Thursday, April 7, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Henry Lebedinsky Virtuoso duos from the last half of the 18th century reflect the changing musical currents of Mozart's lifetime and explore a new relationship between the increasingly popular fortepiano and the flute in Fortepiano
County to Test Election Equipment; Public Invited
Wednesday, April 6, 10:45 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the May 24, 2016 Presidential Primary is scheduled for April 6th at 10:45 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of a
This ‘Butterfly’ Has Wings
Sunday, April 3, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Madama Butterfly Anthony Minghella's breathtaking production of Puccini’s masterpiece Madame Butterfly has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in 2006 and we are excited to stream it live to Orcas Center on Sunday,
Letter to Editor: Lions Easter Egg Hunt Thank Yous
-- from Don Webster -- On Saturday morning, approximately 130 children and their families participated in the Orcas Island Lions Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Moran State Park. After a few comments and instructions from Mr. Cottontail, the children were off and made quick work at recovering 800+ plastic
County Auditor Explains Those Ballot Signatures
The third in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. (View first article HERE. View second article HERE.) -- from Milene Henley -- Ever thought about that signature on the back
It’s Official: J54 is Male
J54 has been confirmed male based on recent photographs taken by local Naturalists. -- from Center for Whale Research -- J54 confirmed male- Photo by Heather Macintyre We have suspected that J54 is a male for several months but have been unable to get a conclusive photograph of
